The 11 Best Coffee Shops in the U.S.

Nashville: Barista Parlor

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Remodeled in old garage repair-shop, Barista Parlor is Nashville’s darling when it comes to coffee. The blue and orange exterior with a horizontal anchor is its signature mark, but inside customers will find a café furnished with modern and traditional trappings. Owner Andy Mumma prides himself on his democratic approach to selecting his beans – whether it’s from North Carolina’s Counter Culture, Michigan’s MadCap, or Los Angeles’s Sightglass. There is no soy or milk available for a frothy latte or cappuccino, placing Barista Parlor next to other coffee purists like Four Barrel’s Jeremy Tooker.